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London-wide clean air zone drives down pollution further

London-wide clean air zone drives down pollution further

Air quality31 Oct 2023

Data shows 10 percentage point increase in vehicle compliance in outer London, up from 85 per cent when the Ulez expansion plan was announced in May 2022.

London tube moves step closer to renewable energy

London tube moves step closer to renewable energy

Batteries and renewables27 Jun 2022

As London Climate Action Week gets underway, Transport for London has launched a power purchase agreement tender with the ambition of using 100 per cent renewable source electricity across its operations by 2030.

Tfl launches consultation on London-wide expansion of Ulez

Tfl launches consultation on London-wide expansion of Ulez

Congestion25 May 2022

Proposals to expand the Ulez in August 2023 would see it extended to the current low emission zone boundary, covering almost the whole of London.

London introduces hydrogen-powered double decker buses

London introduces hydrogen-powered double decker buses

News25 Jun 2021

The 20 new buses join a core fleet of more than 500 electric buses in the UK capital and mark another step towards making the bus fleet zero-emission and cleaning up London’s toxic air.

London hits electric vehicles charging milestone

London hits electric vehicles charging milestone

News22 Jan 2021

The UK capital has more than 500 rapid charge points and over 5,500 residential charge points, with some points dedicated exclusively for almost 4,000 electric taxis.

London operator to roll out 37 electric double-decker buses

London operator to roll out 37 electric double-decker buses

News30 Nov 2020

Bus operator Tower Transit has worked with Siemens to site the charging infrastructure on the 180-metre elevated bus deck extension that was built over railway lines as part of the Crossrail project.

Charter to identify which emerging tech innovations are right for London

Charter to identify which emerging tech innovations are right for London

News31 Jul 2020

The mayor has tasked the UK capital’s chief digital officer and Smart London Board to set out the criteria that innovations must meet before being deployed in the city.

London mayor progresses plans to power tube with green energy

London mayor progresses plans to power tube with green energy

News20 Jul 2020

Sadiq Khan wants to change the way the Transport for London tube network is supplied with electricity and make the move towards a greater use of renewable energy.

Alan Turing Institute mobilised to inform London's response to Covid-19 lockdown

Alan Turing Institute mobilised to inform London's response to Covid-19 lockdown

News14 May 2020

The Odysseus project’s overall goal is to help manage the Covid-19 crisis, inform the return to normality, and act as a springboard to London’s economy in the long term.

London to transform streets to prepare for increase in cycling and walking

London to transform streets to prepare for increase in cycling and walking

News07 May 2020

Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport for London said the UK capital needs to prepare for a possible 10-fold increase in cycling and five-fold increase in walking when lockdown restrictions are eased.

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Discover how the City of Dallas is pushing ahead with its smart city efforts with the latest new-look City Profile from SmartCitiesWorld.

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We assess the current trends in air quality monitoring and improvement, identifying projects, policies and technologies that are aiding cities in creating more liveable and breathable urban environments.

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OnDemand Panel Debate: Paving the way towards sustainability with proactive strategies & intelligent transport system

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This SmartCitiesWorld panel discussion is now available OnDemand and brings cities together for bilateral learnings on the challenges and potential solutions to sustainability by utilising intelligent transport systems (ITS). The CSO of the City of Vilnius - European Green Capital 2025 are among the speakers.

Latest Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast

The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 19 - The intersection between risk, resilience and insurance

Urban Exchange Podcast

The Urban Exchange welcomes Miami-Dade County’s Galen Treuer and Howden’s Peter Adams to explore the challenges facing residents and insurers in the face of climate events.

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